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Tickets are now available only as part of a guided experience and can no longer be purchased separately.
About this experience
Kaudulla National Park sits within the Polonnaruwa District and is widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka's finest destinations for elephant sightings. During the dry season, hundreds of elephants converge around the park's central tank — one of the more remarkable wildlife spectacles the island has to offer. Beyond the elephants, a varied landscape of grasslands, wetlands and forest supports populations of deer, birds and other fauna throughout the year.
Timing makes a considerable difference to the experience. Early morning and late afternoon are the recommended windows for a safari, when wildlife is most active and the light is at its most favourable. A typical visit runs to around three hours, which allows sufficient time to cover the key areas of the park at a measured pace.
Citizens of SAARC member countries are eligible for a discounted entrance rate upon presenting a valid passport at the point of purchase. Tickets booked through Lakpura can be arranged online, with physical tickets available on request for those who prefer them.
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Min age6 years
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Your tour planner
Chathum Executive
Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 Safari Jeep (Maximum of 6 Passengers per jeep)
- Experienced Driver (Also your tracker)
- Free Pickup/Drop off from/to any location within the radius of 5 KM from the Park Gate
- Park entrance tickets are included when "Jeep With Tickets" selected
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if outside of 5km of park entrance gate
- Gratuties
- Food and drink
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Park entrance tickets are not included when "Jeep Only" selected
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
- Viator/TripAdvisor voucher needs to be exchanged at starting point with our staff.
- Our service manager will exchange the park entrance ticket with you at the park entrance gate.
- Entrance Gates of Kaudulla National Park
Cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours notice: full refund
- Less than 24 hours notice: no refund
To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us
on WhatsApp.
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4.4 / 5
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Kaudulla National Park for elephant sightings
The modest reserve, centered around a reservoir, is a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife and is especially known for its large elephant population. We observed more than a hundred elephants roaming and feeding on…
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Elephant paradise
If you want to see elephants: go to Kaudulla National Park. You’ll see loads of elephants who are not afraid to come near. A very magical experience!
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Unforgettable Elephant Safari at Kaudulla National Park,
Visiting Kaudulla National Park was an incredible experience! 🐘 We saw herds of majestic wild elephants up close in their natural habitat, along with beautiful scenery and birdlife. The safari was peaceful, authentic, an…
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